Serving 789 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 789 students
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Dr. William Burrus Elementary at Drakes Creek serves the southwest part of Hendersonville, TN, covering an area of approximately 10.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek's student population of 789 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
789 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
46 teachers
School Rankings
Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek ranks within the top 10% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#87 out of 1728 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
40%
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
9%
16%
Black
8%
20%
White
71%
57%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek's ranking?
Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek is ranked #87 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek often compared to?
Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creekis often viewed alongside schools like Beech Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek?
789 students attend Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek offer ?
Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek part of?
Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek is part of Sumner County School District.
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